Service · Distribution
Product Distribution Across MENA
Rafi Group distributes products for international brands and manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and North Africa. We handle sourcing, import, warehousing in Dubai and delivery to trade customers, giving brand owners one established partner for reaching MENA markets. Rafi Group has been doing this since 1958.
How it works
From your factory to the MENA trade
A single chain of custody — one partner accountable from sourcing to final delivery.
Sourcing & partnership
We agree range, pricing and target markets with the brand, and plan demand with our trade customers.
Import
Inbound shipments are coordinated into Dubai and received into our own warehouse.
Warehousing in Dubai
Stock is held and managed at our distribution centre in Al Quoz Industrial Area 1. About our warehousing.
Distribution & last mile
Orders are dispatched to trade customers across the UAE, with onward distribution into the GCC and North Africa.
Who it’s for
Brand owners and manufacturers entering MENA
If you make a product that the region’s trade buyers need, Rafi Group gives you an established route to market: local stock, local relationships and a team that knows the category.
- International brands appointing a regional distributor for the UAE and the GCC.
- Manufacturers that need import, storage and trade distribution handled in one place.
- Exporters testing MENA demand before committing to their own regional presence.
Proof points — heritage categories
FAQ
Distribution questions, answered
What does Rafi Group distribute?
Rafi Group distributes picture framing supplies, digital and traditional fine-art paper and media, aluminum profiles, glass, acrylic and polycarbonate sheets, matboards, and framing machinery and equipment. These are our heritage categories. We also take on new product categories for brand owners and manufacturers who need distribution in MENA.
Which countries does Rafi Group cover?
Rafi Group is headquartered in Dubai and distributes across the United Arab Emirates and the wider GCC. Our network also extends into North Africa. Contact us with your target markets and we will confirm coverage for your category.
How do I become a distribution partner?
Email info@rafigroup.ae with your brand, product range, current markets and the MENA countries you want to reach. We review each enquiry and reply with next steps. You can also use the contact form.
Does Rafi Group handle import into the UAE?
Yes. Import into the UAE is part of our distribution service: we coordinate inbound shipments to Dubai, receive the goods into our warehouse in Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, and distribute from there to trade customers.
Who buys from Rafi Group?
Our customers are mainly businesses: art galleries, photo studios, picture-framing shops, contract framers and printers, advertising agencies, event companies, and construction and fabrication firms. We also supply individual photographers and artists.
How long has Rafi Group been in distribution?
Rafi Group is a Dubai-based distribution and warehousing company serving the MENA region since 1958. The group has built long-term partnerships with international brands such as Hahnemühle, Epson, Ilford and Nielsen.
Work with us
Need distribution or warehousing in MENA?
Tell us about your brand, products and target markets. We reply to every enquiry from info@rafigroup.ae.